Jacks open Minnesota Challenge

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Andrea Budahl posted a second-place
finish in the 500-yard freestyle Friday to lead the South Dakota State
University women's swimming and diving team on the opening day of the Minnesota
Challenge.

A junior from Mitchell, Budahl paced a contigent of three
Jackrabbits who finished in the top six of the 500 freestyle with a runner-up
time of 5 minutes, 13.44 seconds. Kelsey Boucher followed in third place with a
time of 5:20.12, with Fawn Weihl taking sixth in 5:26.96.

Two other Jackrabbits clocked top-six finishes in the
abbreviated evening program. Devonne Dalin took fifth in the 50 freestyle in
24.43 seconds, with Kaylin Caron placing sixth in the 200 individual medley,
2:15.86.

Diving competition begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, with swimming
events starting at 11 a.m. at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center.